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Ultimate Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Home Tab:-

  1. Clipboard Group:- 
  2. Cut (Ctrl + X):- 

It allows us to cut the selected text in our document here we can select the file data at first after click the  cut command.  

There is a possibility to paste the cutter information in our system in any place.  

  • Selects Text: Highlights a portion of the document.
  • Executes Cut Command: Triggers the “Cut” operation.
  • Removes Selected Text: Deletes the selected text from its original position.
  • Stores Text in Clipboard: Temporarily stores the removed text for later use.
  1. Copy (Ctrl + C):- 

It allows us to copy the selected text information from the note pad application. 

There is a possibility to paste the copied information into the specified location of the document. 

  1. Select the Text: In your Notepad application, highlight the specific text you want to copy.
  2. Copy the Text: Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C on Mac) to copy the selected text to your clipboard.
  3. Open the Target Application: Switch to the application where you want to paste the text (e.g., a word processor, email client, or another text editor).
  4. Place the Cursor: Position the cursor at the exact location where you want to insert the copied text.
  5. Paste the Text: Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) to paste the copied text from your clipboard into the target application.
  6. Paste (Ctrl + V):- 

It allows us to paste all cut and copied information in our document.  

 It is also called temporary memory. It contains all cut and copied information. 

 There is a possibility to paste the cut or copied information in the specified location.  Its capacity is 24 items. 

  1. Format Painter:- 

Select the text or graphic that has the formatting that you want to copy. 

Click Format Painter Button image. The pointer changes to a paintbrush icon. 

To apply formatting to more than one block of text or graphic, double-click Format Painter  To stop formatting, press ESC.

Here’s a breakdown of the steps:

  1. Select the Source Formatting:
    • Identify the text or graphic that has the formatting you want to copy.
    • Select it.
  2. Activate the Format Painter:
    • Click on the Format Painter This is often a small paintbrush icon on the toolbar.
    • Your cursor will change to a paintbrush icon.
  3. Apply the Formatting:
    • Click on the text or graphic where you want to apply the formatting.
    • The formatting from the source will be copied to the target.

To apply the same formatting to multiple areas:

  • Double-click the Format Painter: This will activate a persistent mode.
  • Click on each area where you want to apply the formatting.
  • Press Esc to deactivate the Format Painter.

 

  1. Font Group:- 
  2. Font (ctrl + shift + F):- 

By using this option we can change the font face. 

How to Change Font Face:

  1. Select the Text: Highlight the text you want to modify.
  2. Open the Font Menu: This is usually found in the “Home” or “Format” tab of your word processor or text editor.
  3. Choose a Font: Click on the dropdown menu and select the desired font from the list.

 

b.Font Size ( ctrl + shift + P ) :- 

By using this option we can change the font Size. 

How to Change Font Size:

  1. Select the Text: Highlight the text you want to modify.
  2. Locate the Font Size Menu: This is usually found in the “Home” or “Format” tab of your word processor or text editor.
  3. Choose a Font Size: Click on the dropdown menu and select the desired font size. You can also directly type in a specific size.

 

  1. Grow Font ( ctrl + shift + > ) :- 

By using this option we can increase the font Size 

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+> is used to increase the font size of selected text.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Select the Text: Highlight the text you want to enlarge.
  2. Press the Shortcut: Press and hold the Ctrl and Shift keys, then press the > key.

This will incrementally increase the font size of the selected text. You can repeat this shortcut multiple times to further increase the font size.

 

D .Shrink Font ( ctrl + shift + < ) :- 

By using this option we can decrese the font Size. 

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+< is used to decrease the font size of selected text.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Select the Text: Highlight the text you want to shrink.
  2. Press the Shortcut: Press and hold the Ctrl and Shift keys, then press the <

This will decrementally decrease the font size of the selected text. You can repeat this shortcut multiple times to further decrease the font size.

  1. Clear formating :- 

By using this option we can clear the all formatting styles the selected data. 

The Clear Formatting option removes all formatting from selected text, returning it to its default state.

How to Clear Formatting:

  1. Select the Text: Highlight the text you want to clear the formatting from.
  2. Use the Clear Formatting Button:
    • Method 1: Look for the “Clear Formatting” button on the Home tab of your word processor or text editor. It’s often represented by a small eraser icon. Click on it to remove all formatting from the selected text.
    • Method 2: Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Spacebar (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Spacebar (macOS) to quickly clear character formatting.

 

  1. Bold ( ctrl + B ) :- 

By using this option we can make the selected text Bold. 

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+B is a widely recognized way to bold selected text.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Select the Text: Highlight the text you want to make bold.
  2. Press the Shortcut: Press and hold the Ctrl key, then press the B

This will instantly apply bold formatting to the selected text, making it appear thicker and darker.

 

  1. Italic ( ctrl + I ) :- 

By using this option we can make the selected text Italic. 

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+I is used to italicize selected text.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Select the Text: Highlight the text you want to italicize.
  2. Press the Shortcut: Press and hold the Ctrl key, then press the I

This will instantly apply italic formatting to the selected text, making it slanted.

 

  1. Underline (ctrl + U ) :- 

By using this option we can make the selected text Underline. 

And also we can apply the styles and colors to the Underline. 

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+U is used to underline selected text.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Select the Text: Highlight the text you want to underline.
  2. Press the Shortcut: Press and hold the Ctrl key, then press the U

This will instantly apply underline formatting to the selected text, drawing a line beneath it.

 

  1. Strikethrough:- 

By using this option we can Draw a line through the middle of the selected text. 

However, you can typically apply strikethrough formatting through the formatting toolbar or menu:

  1. Select the Text: Highlight the text you want to strikethrough.
  2. Access the Formatting Options: This is usually found in the “Home” or “Format” tab of your word processor or text editor.
  3. Apply Strikethrough: Look for a button or menu option labeled “Strikethrough” and click on it.

 

  1. Subscript (ctrl + =):- 

By using this option we can create small letters bellow the text baseline. 

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+= is used to apply subscript formatting to selected text.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Select the Text: Highlight the text you want to format as subscript.
  2. Press the Shortcut: Press and hold the Ctrl key, then press the =

This will lower the selected text slightly below the normal line of text, making it appear smaller.

 

  1. Superscript ( ctrl + shift + + ) :- 

By using this option we can create small letters above the line of the text. 

To create superscript in Microsoft Word, you can use the following keyboard shortcut:

Ctrl + Shift + +

This will raise the selected text slightly above the normal line of text, making it smaller and easier to read.

 

  1. Change case :- 

By using this option we can change all the selected text to Uppercase, Lowercase and others.

  1. Choose a case: Click on the desired case from the dropdown menu:
    • Sentence case: Capitalizes the first letter of each sentence.
    • UPPERCASE: Converts all letters to uppercase.
    • lowercase: Converts all letters to lowercase.
    • Capitalize Each Word: Capitalizes the first letter of each word.
    • tOGGLE cASE: Alternates the case of each letter.

 

  1. Text highlight color:- 

By using this option we can make text look like it was marked with a highlighter pen.

To change the text highlight color in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:

  1. Select the text: Highlight the text you want to highlight.
  2. Go to the Home tab: Click on the “Home” tab in the ribbon.
  3. Click the Text Highlight Color button: Find the “Text Highlight Color” button in the Font group. It looks like a small colored square with an arrow pointing down.
  4. Choose a color: Click on the arrow to open a color palette. Select the desired color from the palette.

The selected text will be highlighted with the chosen color.

Tips:

  • Light Highlight Colors: If you plan to print the document, consider using a light highlight color. Dark colors may not print well on monochrome printers.
  • Removing Highlights: To remove a highlight, select the highlighted text and click the “Text Highlight Color” button again. Choose “No Color” from the palette.

 

  1. Font color:- 

By using this option we can change the text color. 

To change the font color in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:

  1. Select the text: Highlight the text you want to change the color of.
  2. Go to the Home tab: Click on the “Home” tab in the ribbon.
  3. Click the Font Color button: Find the “Font Color” button in the Font group. It looks like a small colored square with an arrow pointing down.
  4. Choose a color: Click on the arrow to open a color palette. Select the desired color from the palette.

The selected text will change to the chosen color.

 

  1. Paragraph Group:- 
  2. Bullets:- 

 By using this option we can start the bulleted list and also used to choose the different styles of bullet.

Here’s how to create a bulleted list in Microsoft Word:

  1. Type your first list item: Begin typing the first item in your list.
  2. Insert a Bullet:
    • Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl+Shift+8.
    • Using the Ribbon:
      • Go to the Home
      • In the Paragraph group, click the Bullets
  1. Add More Items:
    • Press Enter to move to the next line and start typing the next item.
    • The bullet point will automatically appear.

Customizing Your Bullets:

  • Changing the Bullet Style:
    • Click the small arrow next to the Bullets button.
    • Choose from a variety of bullet styles, including symbols, numbers, and custom options.
  • Changing the Bullet Color:
    • Right-click on the bullet.
    • Select Font.
    • Choose a color for the bullet.

Example of a Bulleted List:

  • Item 1
  • Item 2
    • Sub-item 2a
    • Sub-item 2b
  • Item 3

By following these steps, you can easily create well-formatted bulleted lists to organize your information in Microsoft Word.

 

  1. Numbering:- 

By using this option we can start a number list and also used to choose different number formets.

Here’s how to create a numbered list in Microsoft Word:

  1. Type your first list item: Begin typing the first item in your list.
  2. Insert a Number:
    • Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl+Shift+7.
    • Using the Ribbon:
      • Go to the Home
      • In the Paragraph group, click the Numbering
  1. Add More Items:
    • Press Enter to move to the next line and start typing the next item.
    • The number will automatically increment.

Customizing Your Numbering:

  • Changing the Number Format:
    • Click the small arrow next to the Numbering button.
    • Choose from a variety of number formats, such as 1, 2, 3; a, b, c; or i, ii, iii.
  • Starting Number:
    • Right-click on a number in the list.
    • Select Set Numbering Value.
    • Enter the desired starting number.

Example of a Numbered List:

  1. First item
  2. Second item
  3. Third item
    1. Sub-item 3a
    2. Sub-item 3b

 

  1. Multilevel list :- 

By using this option we can start a multilevel list and also used to choose different multilevel list styles. Decrease indent:- 

By using this option we can decreases the indent level of paragraph. 

Multi-level lists allow you to create hierarchical lists with multiple levels of indentation. This is useful for organizing complex information, such as outlines or hierarchical data.

Here’s how to create a multi-level list:

  1. Create a Basic List:
    • Start by creating a basic numbered or bulleted list as described earlier.
  2. Create a Sub-Level:
    • Indent: Press the Tab key to indent the text.
    • Change the Numbering/Bullet Style:
      • Click the small arrow next to the Numbering or Bullets button.
      • Choose a different numbering or bullet style from the “Multilevel List” section.
  1. Add More Levels:
    • Continue to indent and change the numbering/bullet style to create additional levels of your list.

Example of a Multi-Level List:

  1. Main Topic 1
    1. Subtopic 1a
      1. Sub-subtopic 1a1
      2. Sub-subtopic 1a2
    2. Subtopic 1b
  2. Main Topic 2
    1. Subtopic 2a
    2. Subtopic 2b

Tips for Creating Effective Multi-Level Lists:

  • Consistent Formatting: Use consistent formatting for each level of your list, including font size, color, and spacing.
  • Clear Indentation: Ensure that each level is clearly indented to distinguish it from the previous level.
  • Limit Levels: Avoid using too many levels, as it can make your list difficult to read.
  • Use Headings: Use headings to break up your list and improve readability.

By following these steps, you can create well-organized and visually appealing multi-level lists in Microsoft Word.